The Olivier Awards will announce their nominations live on YouTube on 5 March, ahead of their 50th anniversary ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in April. This marks a key moment for London theatre productions eligible between February 2025 and 2026.

The Olivier Awards, in partnership with Cunard, have confirmed plans for the nomination reveal for their 2026 ceremony. The nominees will be unveiled at 12pm on 5 March via the Official London Theatre YouTube Channel. The presentation will be hosted by several Olivier Award-winning productions, though the specific shows involved have not yet been disclosed.

Eligible productions for this year’s awards must have run in a theatre represented by a Society of London Theatre member between 15 February 2025 and 17 February 2026. They must also meet the minimum performance requirements for their respective award category.

The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards ceremony will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 12 April 2026. This milestone underlines the longstanding prestige of the awards within the London theatre industry.

A highlights package from the awards will be broadcast on the BBC later on the same evening, available both on television and radio. This complements the live event and offers a wider audience access to key moments.

Ahead of the nomination announcement, a dedicated podcast discussing potential nominees is scheduled for release the morning following the reveal. This will offer analysis and insight into the contenders shaping the next Olivier Awards.

The Olivier Awards continue to spotlight excellence across London theatre, maintaining their role as a key barometer of artistic achievement in the West End and beyond.